Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Outdoor Cooking USA - Day 10, Califorina

My Mother-in-law could grill a hamburger or hot dog up to perfection, you know it--the smoky, char-grilled
outside and the juicy inside, smothered in slightly melted cheese, stacked with a little lettuce ant fresh tomato, all sandwiched in between a soft,
toasty roll. That's what a burger is all about! Hot dogs were always served with relish and mustard. There are a couple of tips to making a great burger.
#1... Meat with a higher fat content will be juicier but will also shrink more
when it cooks. So make sure to make your patties a little larger than the bun you are planning on using.
#2... If you shop at a store or local market, where the butcher grinds
their own beef, choose coarsely ground beef for juicier burgers with a
more pleasing texture.
#3... My husband like to mix ground pork, turkey and beef together for a richer burger. But shhhh!... that is our little family secret! :)

Grilled Burgers (Harris Style)

Ingredients:

2 pounds mixed ground beef, pork and or turkey

8 slices cheddar cheese

1/2 medium onion diced

1/4 pound chopped, crisp cooked bacon

1/2 teaspoon Sea salt

1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper

1/8 cup shredded carrots (gotta sneak in the veggies)

1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce

1 tablespoon Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ Sauce

Preparation: Mix everything together thoroughly, the shape into 8 slightly larger than bun sized patties. Grill, broil or pan fry until well done, about 4
minutes per side.